IPL 2026: ‘My body is little weak’- MS Dhoni’s comment to Suresh Raina sparks retirement fears
Suresh Raina urged MS Dhoni to play IPL 2027, dismissing concerns about his fitness after CSK's loss. Fans at Chepauk were emotional, fearing it was Dhoni's last home game. Despite the defeat, Dhoni's presence and lap of appreciation captivated the crowd, leaving his future uncertain but fueling hope for another season.
The uncertainty surrounding MS Dhoni’s IPL future continues to grow, but former Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina believes the legendary captain should return for another season. Speaking on Star Sports after CSK’s emotional home defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Raina revealed a personal conversation he had with Dhoni regarding retirement speculation and the possibility of playing in IPL 2027. “I told him ‘you have given IPL 2026 a missed call.
It won’t count. You have to come back next year’,” Raina said. “He said ‘my body is a little weak’ - I said ‘we are not believing anything.
You have to play next year’. It’s his personal call. I think he is positive.
The team is also gelling well again. ” Raina’s comments came on a night filled with emotion at the M. A.